BOE Meeting - February 5, 2026

The West Islip Union Free School District Board of Education held a meeting on February 5, 2026, covering a range of topics including personnel appointments, curriculum updates, and financial matters. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the pool reconstruction project progressing as scheduled with necessary temporary shoring, and insurance claims related to damages from a power surge affecting solar panel wiring and a pipe burst causing flooding in the district office. The finance committee reviewed and approved budget transfers in both the general and capital funds, approved contracts for the 2025-2026 school year including health and special education services, and discussed the district's strong financial health with no fiscal stress points. Additionally, the board approved a corrective action plan in response to an internal auditor's report and reviewed the tax levy limit calculation for the 2026-2027 school year. No new major capital projects or vendor selections were announced, but ongoing infrastructure maintenance and insurance-related repairs were highlighted. The meeting also included personnel motions such as tenure appointments and leaves of absence, as well as recognition of student achievements and district awards.